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“Hate breeds hatred”: The Human Rights Defender has released an awareness video on the consequences of the dissemination of hatred
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-20 10:50:11

  Hate speech always returns to the one who spreads hatred. This is the message of the awareness-raising video published by the Human Rights Defender of Armenia.   This awareness-raising video on

International scientific session dedicated to the; 150th birth anniversary of Spendiaryan
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-17 14:07:15

  An international scientific session entitled “Alexander Spendiaryan 150” dedicated to the Jubilee of the great Armenian composer took place virtually on December 14-16, 2021. The organizers were the Institute

Arayik Harutyunyan received Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Armenia Argishti Kyaramyan
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-17 13:02:53

  On 17 December President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan received the delegation led by Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia Argishti Kyaramyan.    Issues related to

Ameriabank has Signed USD 20 million Loan Agreements with responsAbility and the Global Climate Partnership Fund
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-16 16:50:19

  December 16, 2021. Ameriabank has signed USD 20 million loan agreements with responsAbility Investments AG and the Global Climate Partnership Fund (“GCPF”) aimed at financing small and medium size

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan chaired the Security Council meeting
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-15 17:49:12

  On 15 December President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened a meeting of the Security Council. In his speech the Head of the State highlighted that current crisis has

Reminiscing an Unforgettable Trip; To Armenia with Sen. Dole in 1997
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-15 11:59:51

  A lot has been written about larger than life Sen. Bob Dole since his passing on December 5 at the ripe old age of 98. He was a soldier,

A bag with money was found at “Zvartnots” Airport
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-14 17:00:54

  The passenger, who has arrived on December 13 at "Zvartnots" International Airport from Moscow, reported that he had forgotten his carry on luggage (containing 180,000 Russian rubles) inside the

Armenia: 6500 people in border communities to receive cash for winter needs
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-09 13:29:42

  Yerevan (ICRC) – Starting from December, the International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation in Armenia, in cooperation with the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS), has launched cash distribution

UCOM OFFERS BUYING XIAOMI REDMI 10 WITH 4 SUPER CAMERAS AND GET A WIRELESS SPEAKER
  • Social
  • 2021-12-08 13:59:36

  Ahead of the New Year, Ucom offers buying the Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphone at just 2940 drams per month and get a Canyon BSP-5 or Mi Compact BT2 wireless

Celebrity Dr. Oz Running for US Senate;Do We Need a Second Trump in Washington?
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-08 12:00:34

  TV Celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz announced on Nov. 30 his Republican candidacy for one of the two U.S. Senate seats from Pennsylvania.   Just like his idol Donald Trump, Dr. Oz

President Arayik Harutyunyan paid tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the destructive Spitak earthquake
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-07 12:36:44

  President Arayik Harutyunyan paid tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the destructive Spitak earthquake   Today on December 7, in connection with the 33rd anniversary of the destructive

Concert-lecture dedicated to the anniversaries of Alexander Spendiaryan and Arno Babajanyan in London
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-02 18:29:33

Concert-lecture dedicated to the anniversaries of Alexander Spendiaryan and Arno Babajanyan in London. On 27 November a lecture and a concert dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Alexander Spendiaryan and

OPEC Fund Partners Ameriabank to Address Problems and Help to Improve the Life of People in Armenia. T. Alnassar
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-02 17:02:17

  Tareq Alnassar, OPEC Fund Assistant Director-General, Private Sector and Trade Finance Operations, talks about OPEC Fund’s partnership with Ameriabank, projects implemented by the fund, private sector support and the

HayPost and Latvijas Pasts start a new cooperation
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 19:32:42

  HayPost and Latvijas Pasts announce the launch of a new cooperation. A cooperation agreement was signed at the renovated post office 0056 in Yerevan city between the CEO of

UNITY – “HAPPY NEW TARIFF!” UCOM LAUNCHES ITS BEST OFFER EVER
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 18:10:49

  Ucom has introduced a new – Unity tariff, which combines both fixed and mobile services for the entire family. By joining Unity tariffs, on a monthly basis subscribers can

Statement by the Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund regarding Agenda Item 1 of the 30th meeting of the Board on November 27th
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 16:47:51

The Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund received and acknowledged reports made by the Working Group convened by the Board, the outside auditor conducting the Fund’s

Generation A: Edition 14. Exclusive Chance to Begin Your Professional Career with Ameriabank
  • Social
  • 2021-12-01 15:42:25

  December 01, 2021 For the second time this year, Ameriabank opens its much-anticipated youth program Generation A.    Generation A 14 is an exclusive chance for all who missed out on

AGBU CONGRATULATES CENTRAL BOARD MEMBER ERIC ESRAILIAN ON RECEIVING MEDAL FROM POPE FRANCIS
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 11:06:45

  Physician, film producer, human rights advocate, and entrepreneur Eric Esrailian of Los Angeles recently received the Benementi medal, the highest civilian honor conferred by Pope Francis. The pontifical award

Israeli Cluster Bombs Sold to Azerbaijan- Kill & Maim Innocent Armenian Civilians
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-01 10:47:34

  Israeli journalist Yossi Melman wrote a lengthy critical article in the Haaretz newspaper about Israel’s sale of banned deadly cluster bombs to Azerbaijan to kill and maim innocent Armenian

SCHOOL GARDENS: TOWARDS A HEALTHY FUTURE IN ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-30 12:55:48

  YEREVAN – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Social and Industrial Foodservice Institute (SIFI) celebrated the winner of the “Best Mini Garden in Armenia” competition.    School N3

WITH THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF UCOM "CAPTURE THE FLAG" INFORMATION SECURITY CONTEST TOOK PLACE
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-29 16:44:52

  Оn November 27-28, 2021 with the technical support of Ucom “Capture the Flag” Information Security Contest, organized by the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF), took place at the Microsoft Innovation

The Armenian science and technology potential attracts US funding agencies
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-26 18:37:26

At the initiative of the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), the representatives of the US Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) and US Army Development Command  (DEVCOM)

BLACK FRIDAY AT UCOM: UP TO 70% DISCOUNT FOR SMART HOME DEVICES, GADGETS AND SMARTPHONES
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-26 16:40:49

  As of today till November 28th inclusive, in Ucom sales and service centers, as well as at Ucom’s online shop, up to 70% discount is applicable to a number

US Invites Armenia to Democracy Summit; But not Azerbaijan and Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2021-11-24 10:56:09

  The White House announced recently that it has invited over 100 countries to a virtual ‘Summit for Democracy’ on Dec. 9-10. Among the invitees to the Summit are Armenia and

Artsakh Ombudsman Publishes Report on Illegal Prosecution and Trials by Azerbaijan of the Armenian POWs
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-23 18:00:47

  The Human Rights Ombudsman’s staff of the Republic of Artsakh published a Report on Malicious Prosecution by Azerbaijan of Captured Armenian Servicemen and Civilians.   The report provides information on fabricated

THE 20-EPISODE MEDICAL MELODRAMA TO BE BROADCAST ON UCOM’S ARMENIA PREMIUM TV CHANNEL
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-23 17:23:12

  As of today, subscribers can watch the 20-episode medical melodrama directed by Varsham Gevorgyan available in the “Video on Demand” section of Ucom TV service. As of November 29,

First Step Crossed in UK Recognition of- The Armenian Genocide: Many More to Go
  • Politics
  • 2021-11-17 15:57:16

I would like to dispel a few misunderstandings about the bill proposed last week in the UK House of Commons to recognize the Armenian Genocide.   Some reports accurately described the

Aurora and UN Armenia to Organize a Christmas Charity Market
  • Social
  • 2021-11-15 12:13:38

  A chance to make a real difference for the people in need while shopping for holiday gifts   November 15, 2021 – Yerevan, Armenia – The winter season is fast approaching,

UCOM KEEPS ON SUPPORTING THE “42 YEREVAN” PROGRAMMING SCHOOL
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-11 16:40:11

Ucom keeps on supporting the “42 Yerevan” free programming school by providing fixed internet on special terms.    To note, the European Union-funded EU Tumo Engineering and Applied Sciences Center as

Comprehensive Report Reveals Turkey’s -Total Failure in Washington Lobbying
  • Politics
  • 2021-11-10 10:56:52

  Over the years, I have written countless articles describing the activities of U.S. lobbying firms hired by Turkey and Azerbaijan for millions of dollars.   Fortunately, no matter how much money

Galaxy Group of Companies expands its activities in Belarus: a new TI’ME and Pandora store launched
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-03 16:27:57

  The company “Timeless”, a part of the Galaxy Group of Companies, expands its presence in Belarus. In the city of Grodno, which is a cultural and industrial centre, a

The More Things Change in Armenia,The More They Stay the Same
  • Politics
  • 2021-11-03 14:02:06

  The title is derived from a French expression which I have used to describe the situation in Armenia.   After 30 years of independence, one would expect substantial changes in the

I think it’s a good moment to invest in Armenia. Head of Markets at Symbiotics Vincent Lehner
  • Social
  • 2021-11-03 12:22:10

  It was a great pleasure to host Vincent Lehner, Head of Markets at Symbiotics, during his first post-Covid business trip. During this past year, Ameriabank and Symbiotics signed two

Deputy Assistant Secretary Olson Visits Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-02 10:16:45

  November 2, 2021   Erika Olson, the newly appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, will travel to Armenia, Azerbaijan,

Ameriabank has Raised USD 17.5M Tier 2 Capital
  • Economy
  • 2021-11-01 16:00:41

Ameriabank has signed long-term subordinated loan agreements with total volume of USD 17.5M during recent months, with an option to increase by USD 15M if required. The USD 17.5M

Прием номинаций на премию «Аврора» – 2022 закрыт. сотни людей со всего мира выдвинули 592 уникального кандидата
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-01 14:18:47

  November 1, 2021 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced the end of the nomination period for the seventh Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. Nominations officially

APPEAL The National Assembly (Parliament) of Western Armenia to the people of Afghanistan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-11-01 12:44:29

    Over the millennia, one of the most important tools for ensuring the existence, integrity and development of human civilization has been formed, improved and expanded - the Communicator,

HayPost and the Yerevan Subway Inaugurate an Expo of Stamps
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-29 14:00:51

  HayPost and the Yerevan Subway jointly organize an expo of stamps at «Yeritasaradakan» station of the Yerevan subway.    The expo is aimed to present once again the Armenian culture to

«UNIGHT» TO UNITE. UCOM CELEBRATED ITS REBIRTH
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-28 15:40:03

  Recently, 1500 employees of Ucom celebrated the rebirth of the Company and their direct involvement in it during the event, which consisted of 2 parts. The first part of

Aurora Honors the Memory of Vartan Gregorian with a $50,000 Grant to the Library of the Mekhitarist Congregation at San Lazzaro
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-28 13:44:10

  The announcement was made during the 2021 Aurora Prize events in Venice   October 28, 2021 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has allocated $50,000 to support the library

Joint Project of HSBC Group and Jinishian Memorial Foundation Improved IT and Entrepreneurial Skills of Unemployed People in the Regions
  • Social
  • 2021-10-27 14:14:31

  The concluding event of the project "IT and Entrepreneurial Skill Enrichment of Unemployed Population to Boost Regional Economic Development”  took place on 21 October 2021. The project was funded

Pres. Erdogan Withdraws Empty Threat-To Expel 10 Western Ambassadors
  • Politics
  • 2021-10-27 10:20:10

  Once again, Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan made empty threats. He boastfully proclaimed that he would expel the ambassadors of 10 Western countries, including the United States, for issuing a

Ameriabank and HSBC Armenia to provide their customers access to each other’s ATMs without additional fees Press release
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-26 16:45:02

 A new offer for cardholders from Ameriabank CJSC (Ameriabank) and HSBC Bank Armenia CJSC (HSBC Armenia). From this time forward, the cardholders of Ameriabank and HSBC Bank Armenia can

On the delimitation and demarcation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-10-26 11:15:16

  Part-1   A reminder of the Appeal of the Republic of Western Armenia (Armenia) to the UN and to the Heads of the States – Permanent Members of the UN Security

UCOM OFFERS BUYING XIAOMI SMART SENSOR SET FOR HOME SAFETY
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-22 19:40:28

At Ucom’s online shop, as well as in a number of Ucom sales and service centers, anyone can buy Xiaomi smart sensor set which enables to control a house

Ameriabank. 62.5% Growth in Taxes YOY
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-22 19:19:58

According to Q3 2021 data, Ameriabank is the largest taxpayer among Armenian banks.     Overall, the Bank paid AMD 7.13 billion in taxes (as of September 30, 2021), up by 62.5%

Office of Armenian Identity Card (HyeID) organization opened in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2021-10-22 10:50:21

    On October 8, at the Marriott Hotel in Yerevan, the non-profit organization Armenian Identity Card (HyeID) opened its office in Armenia. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of thePresident's

Event Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the "Peace of Art" organization
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-21 18:57:35

October 11, 2021, Imperium Plaza, Yerevan. Event Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the "Peace of Art" organization.   Writer-poet Mary Poghosyan, the host of the event began by greeting those

President Arayik Harutyunyan visited Taghavard community of Martuni region
  • Press release
  • 2021-10-20 15:55:04

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan visited Taghavard community of Martuni region and got acquainted with the programs implemented with state and charitable means in the current year.   The

U.S. Mayors Rescind False Proclamations-They Had Issued at Azerbaijan’s Urging
  • Politics
  • 2021-10-20 13:01:57

  The Azeri government does not seem to understand that you can’t always get what you want by bribing and paying politicians. There is a limit to what money can